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Viviendo Parashat Vaiejí : Bendiciones, Legado y Propósito para Mujeres Judías
Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano Gutierrez La Parashá Vaiejí , la última sección del Libro de Génesis, es un rico tapiz de reflexión, transición y herencia espiritual del pueblo judío. Comienza con los últimos días de Yaakov en Egipto , sus bendiciones a sus hijos, y culmina con su fallecimiento y entierro en la Cueva de Majpelá. Para las mujeres judías, que a menudo equilibran roles de cuidado, educación y preservación de la continuidad de la fe, Vayechi ofrece lecciones pro

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Living Parashat Vayechi: Blessings, Legacy, and Purpose for Jewish Women
Parashat Vayechi , the final portion in the Book of Genesis, is a rich tapestry of reflection, transition, and the spiritual inheritance of the Jewish people. It opens with Yaakov’s final days in Egypt , his blessings to his children, and culminates in his passing and burial in the Cave of Machpelah. For Jewish women, who often balance roles of nurturing, educating, and preserving the continuity of faith, Vayechi offers profound lessons on purpose, legacy, and spiritual resil

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Asará BeTevet: Cuando el Cerco Comienza Dentro de los Muros
Una exploración reflexiva e inspiradora del Ayuno del Diez de Tevet Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano Gutierrez Introducción: Un ayuno silencioso con ecos duraderos Asará BeTevet, el Ayuno del Diez de Tevet, suele llegar de manera silenciosa en el calendario judío. Carece de la solemnidad pública de Tishá BeAv o de la intensidad espiritual de Yom Kipur, pero su mensaje es sutil y profundamente penetrante. Este ayuno no conmemora la destrucción misma, sino el momento en que la

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Asara B’Tevet: When a Siege Begins Within the Walls
A Reflective and Inspirational Exploration of the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano Gutierrez Introduction: A Quiet Fast With Lasting Echoes Asara B’Tevet, the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet, often arrives quietly in the Jewish calendar. It lacks the public gravity of Tisha B’Av or the spiritual intensity of Yom Kippur, yet its message is both subtle and piercing. This fast does not mark destruction itself, but the moment when destruction became inevitab

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Dec 30, 20254 min read


Our Upcoming Chanukah Party
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Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Dec 15, 20251 min read


Viviendo Parashat Toldot: El Poder Silencioso que Transforma a Generaciones
Escrito por: Rebetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano Gutierrez Parashat Toldot es un estudio de contrastes—luz y sombra, silencio y voz, destino y libre albedrío. Es la historia de un hogar donde dos naciones se agitan dentro de un solo vientre (Bereshit 25:23), y donde un linaje espiritual se asegura no a través de milagros dramáticos, sino mediante elecciones silenciosas y constantes. Para las mujeres sefardíes que sostienen la continuidad espiritual de sus familias y comunidades,

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Nov 16, 20255 min read


Living Parashat Toldot: The Quiet Power That Shapes Generations
written by Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano Gutierrez Parashat Toldot is a study of contrasts—light and shadow, silence and voice, destiny and free will. It is the story of a household where two nations stir within one womb (Bereishit 25:23), and where a spiritual lineage is secured not through dramatic miracles but through quiet, consistent choices. For Sephardic women who hold together the spiritual continuity of their families and communities, this parashah carries profoun

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Nov 16, 20254 min read


Living Parashat Chayei Sarah: A Sephardic Women’s Guide to Legacy, Presence, and Quiet Strengthby Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano Gutierrez
Parashat Chayei Sarah is paradoxical from its first words: “And the life of Sarah was…”—yet the opening lines recount her passing (Bereishit 23:1). Our Sages note this tension not to shock, but to reveal a deeper truth: a righteous woman’s impact becomes fully visible in how her presence continues even after she is physically gone. For Sephardic women, whose traditions emphasize continuity, dignity, chessed, and spiritual beauty, this parashah becomes a masterclass in the ele

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Nov 13, 20254 min read


Viviendo la Parashat Jayéi Sará: Una Guía para la Mujer Sefaradí sobre el Legado, la Presencia y la Fortaleza Silenciosa.Escrito por: Rebetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano Gutierrez
La parashá Jayéi Sará es paradójica desde sus primeras palabras: “Y la vida de Sará fue…” —sin embargo, las líneas iniciales relatan su fallecimiento (Bereshit 23:1). Nuestros Sabios señalan esta tensión no para sorprender, sino para revelar una verdad más profunda: el impacto de una mujer justa se vuelve plenamente visible en cómo su presencia continúa incluso después de haber partido físicamente. Para las mujeres sefardíes, cuyas tradiciones enfatizan la continuidad, la dig

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Nov 13, 20255 min read


Online Autism Awareness Training Lecture
Congregation Zohar Yisrael invites you to an autism awareness training lecture with Licensed Counselor Alexandra Mary Armstrong LPC. Autism Awareness is one of the most important hallmarks of our synagogue. We believe that it is vital for autistic children and adults have a space within the Greater Jewish Community but compassion, awareness and understanding is necessary. Please private message us for the zoom information if you would like to attend. #autismawareness #autisma

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Nov 13, 20251 min read


Shmini Atzeret & Simchah Torah Services
Please contact our website if you wish to attend to one of our services. https://www.zoharyisrael.us/tovisitus . #sephardiccommunity ...

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Upcoming Services
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Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Sep 10, 20251 min read


October 7th Commemoration Event
The Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas is inviting the Greater Jewish Community to the October 7th Commemoration event. Registration is...

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Sep 7, 20251 min read


April 9th 2025. Last day to purchase your tickets for our Community Pesach Seder.
We Invite You to Our Pesach Seder in Collaboration with Israel365! If you love Jewish People! If you love Judaism! If you love Israel,...

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Shiur with Rabbi Dr. Marc Shapiro
Rabbi Shapiro is a prolific professor and author of various books such as: Changing The Immutable and The Limits of Orthodox Theology...

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Mar 16, 20251 min read


Upcoming March Shabbat Services Schedule
#grandprairiesynagogue #zoharyisrael #sephardicommunity #traditionaljudaism #shabbat #judaism #sefarad #Sephardic #grandprairietx...

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Feb 28, 20251 min read


Upcoming Online Shiur
Upcoming online shiur with Dr. Yitzhak Kerem ( Historian on Sephardic Jewry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the editor of...

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Feb 20, 20251 min read


Upcoming Shiur
Upcoming Shiur with Rabbi Frank Joseph ( Rabbi of Temple Beth Israel, Congregation Beth El and The Irving Havurah) on the “Importance and...

Rebbetzin Hannah Miryam Bejarano-Gutierrez
Feb 19, 20251 min read
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